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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,837.81, 4,255.40 and 1,521.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,837.81, 4,255.40 and 1,521.35 is: 2,281.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,837.81 : 4,255.40 = 1,521.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,837.81/4,255.40 = 1,521.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,837.81x = 4,255.40 × 1,521.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,837.81x = 6,473,923.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,473,923.91/2,837.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,281.31

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